Dream Australia

Geologist

Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge. They locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. 

• Explore specific areas of the earth to work out its structure and the types of rocks or minerals that exist;
• Study rock cores, cuttings and samples;
• Study geostatistics and sampling theory;
• Study fossilised life forms and date rock strata;
• Study the nature and effects of natural events such as erosion, sedimentation, glaciation, earthquakes and volcanic hazards;
• Locate and manage ground water resources, investigate ground water contamination and land salinity;
• Undertake geochemical sampling of stream sediment and soils;
• Undertake ground magnetic and gravity surveys;
• Examine geological specimens in laboratories using optical and electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, chemical and mechanical techniques;
• Assist in determining the economic viability of extracting earth resources;
• Advise on the geological suitability of sites for structures such as tunnels, roads, coastal installations, bridges and water supply schemes;
• Contribute to environmental assessments such as land use, planning and rehabilitation and the effects of pollution on seabeds;
• Use computers to integrate and interpret data sets of geological information;
• Prepare geological models to describe processes and predict future situations; and
• Prepare geological reports and maps.

• Enjoy technical and engineering activities;
• Willing to adhere to safety requirements;
• Able to work as part of a team;
• Able to work independently;
• Able to prepare accurate records and reports;
• Physically fit; and
• Prepared to work outdoors in a range of environments.

Salary range $80,000 to $140,000.00